Nah! I was fine, actually sea water is so much warmer than the ponds / rivers I have closer. Most of the time I bathe in rivers now and gee those are rather chilly most of the year, so whe you get to the sea you're like.... this is almost warm hahah :) I also grew up in an island, could see the blue from my window every single day. Not now, it's one hour drive but as I don't drive myself I depend on others to bring me close by. Sigh you're right, that's why I always vote green parties, there is little we can do against politicians but we can't give up